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Good Sports clubs dominate the field at Football NSW finals
Good Sports clubs dominated the field at the Football NSW/EA Sports Champion of Champions Grand Finals last weekend. The Australian Drug Foundation's Good Sports program works...
Oct 25, 2012
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Decline in water skills leads to rise in drownings
Royal Life Saving Society Australia (RLSSA) believes that the rapid increase in drowning in young adults aged 15-24 year olds is undeniably linked to a fall in the swimming and...
Oct 24, 2012
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Advanced Certificate in Nutrition (Weight Loss) for the Health and Fitness Industry
Health Schools Australia has introduced an Advanced Certificate in Nutrition (Weight Loss) for the health and fitness industry. The innovative course is designed for managers,...
Oct 24, 2012
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Rising Asian sports club appoints leading sport medic
Cutting-edge anti-ageing expert and respected doctor, scientist, lecturer and author Prof.Dr. Michael Klentze is to take up the role of Chief Scientific and Medical Officer of...
Oct 24, 2012
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Tourism should focus on being 'Asia ready': ATEC
Marketing to rising economies across Aisa, and not just China, will need to be "a particular focus" for the inbound sector in the next ten years, according to Australia Tourism...
Oct 21, 2012
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Fitness Australia findings show a healthier and fitter future
Fitness Australia has released its inaugural Australian Fitness Industry Report the first report first of its kind to outline the size, composition and issues affecting the $1.2...
Oct 20, 2012
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Tour to introduce Cannington Leisureplex
Since opening on 10th September, Cannington Leisureplex has begun to establish itself as a place for City of Canning residents to learn, relax, compete, train and be...
Oct 19, 2012
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Telephone rejection an opportunity to question quality of research
Reports during the week regarding the number of Australian households who have rejected telemarketing calls offers an opportunity to improve the validity of household research,...
Oct 19, 2012
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New Christchurch training base important for elite athletes
A new high performance training base in Christchurch will play an important part in South Island athlete's build-up to their next world championships, Olympic or Paralympic...
Oct 19, 2012
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Canterbury Schools challenge students to get active
Schools across the Canterbury region are embracing a creative way to share the benefits of activity with their students. In September, and throughout Terms 3 and 4, 65...
Oct 17, 2012
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Agricultural shows in decline, while country events thrive
While research shows that Australia's agricultural shows are in decline, events in country and regional Australia are thriving. In August, research published by the Queensland...
Oct 17, 2012
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Australia needs investment in tourism: TTF
Without investment in tourism infrastructure and attractions, Australia will fail to reach its 2020 tourism goals, says Tourism and Transport Forum (TTF) Chief Executive John...
Oct 16, 2012
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Stronger aquatics industry critical to drowning prevention in Australia
Every year, Royal Life Saving Society Australia (RLSSA) releases its 'State of the Industry report' - a comprehensive assessment of safety standards in aquatic facilities across...
Oct 16, 2012
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MCI Australia executives awarded as Certified Meeting Professionals
MCI Australia Project Managers Adele Cumerford and Brylee McFarlane have both successfully completed the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) program, which recognises...
Oct 12, 2012
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New Australian Camp/Adventure Activity Accreditation Program
The Australian Camps Association (ACA) has launched the new Camp/Adventure Activity Provider accreditation. Released by ACA President Andrew McGuckian at the recent ACA annual...
Oct 12, 2012
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AFC 2012 to feature Yoga workout app
In line with its 2012 theme of 'Inspiration + Passion = Transformation', the Asia Fitness Convention 2012 (AFC 2012) will showcase the Nike Training Club (NTC)'s widely...
Oct 11, 2012
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British Lions to break on the Sunshine Coast
The British and Irish Lions have announced that Noosa will host their official training and recovery week as part of their 2013 Lions Tour of Australia. Sunshine Coast...
Oct 10, 2012
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AAC ID Solutions RFID Wristbands used at the Bond University Open Day
Bond University on the Gold Coast embarked on a cutting edge plan for their recent 2012 Open Day; to create a seamless registration system utilising RFID wristbands from AAC ID...
Oct 10, 2012
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Continued growth for Sportybots children's activity programs
Nepal is the latest country to join the growing list of places where Sportybots programs are reaching children with Sportybots Pty Ltd Director Mel Faull "excited to see our...
Oct 10, 2012
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Australian Institute of Fitness opens new NSW campus
The Australian Institute of Fitness has opened a new campus in the Sydney suburb of Rockdale, increasing its industry presence and making it more convenient for people in...
Oct 9, 2012
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Swim Australia launches new user friendly website
Following the recent release of its new Community Service Announcement, Swim Australia has also launched a new user friendly website to help with increasing number of parents...
Oct 9, 2012
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A world of opportunity for Ready Steady Go Kids
Ready Steady Go Kids, Australia's largest multi-sport program for preschoolers, has just announced that it will commence operations in England in 2013. Having expanded into...
Oct 9, 2012
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Intelligent Spas releases inaugural Thailand spa consumer survey report
Independent research company Intelligent Spas has released the results of the first dedicated Spa Consumer Survey in Thailand which identified a collection of valuable...
Oct 8, 2012
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Healthy body integral to healthy mind
Mental Health Week, to be held from 7th to 13th October, is set to offer Australians the opportunity to reflect on the value of regular exercise in maintaining not only a...
Oct 6, 2012
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